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Continue reading →: A Legal Blunder: China’s Own Argument Supports the Philippine Claim in the West Philippine SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The swirling dispute over the West Philippine Sea has taken an unexpected turn. Former Philippine Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio’s recent revelation that China, through its invocation of the Treaty of Washington, may have inadvertently bolstered Manila’s territorial claims is nothing short of…
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Continue reading →: Stabilizing Rice Prices: Romualdez’s Strategy for a Secure Filipino FutureBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a bold and pragmatic move, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has sought to quell public apprehensions surrounding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reduce rice tariffs. In his latest press briefing, Romualdez assured the nation that this tariff adjustment is not a precursor to a…
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Continue reading →: Legal Rights vs. Coercive Might: The Philippines’ Struggle in the South China SeaBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a world where the fragile fabric of peace is perpetually strained, the South China Sea stands as a powder keg teetering on the brink of explosion. At its heart lies the contested Ayungin Shoal, a symbol of national pride for the Philippines and an…
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Continue reading →: Philippines Leads ASEAN’s Bold Push for Maritime PeaceBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadow of mounting tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has boldly stepped onto the regional stage, advocating for a new era of cooperation and diplomacy. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) coast guard conference in Davao City stands as a…
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Continue reading →: Smart Campus Revolution: Romualdez Champions Tech-Forward Education in RomblonBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In an era where the future is increasingly shaped by technological prowess, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s inauguration of Romblon State University’s (RSU) University Information System (UIS) marks a pivotal moment. This initiative, a cornerstone of the university’s ICT Modernization Program, stands to transform not just…
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Continue reading →: Beyond the Treaty of Paris: Marcos Jr. Affirms the Full Scope of Philippine TerritoryBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In a rare moment of political clarity and historical rectification, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has articulated a crucial truth about Philippine territorial sovereignty. During his policy speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Marcos declared that the nation’s territory is not confined merely to…
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Continue reading →: The Philippines’ FDI Exodus: Resuscitating a Stagnant EconomyBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo As the Asia-Pacific region celebrates a surge in foreign direct investments (FDI), the Philippines finds itself at the bottom of the barrel, grappling with the ignominy of receiving the least number of new projects in 2023. While neighboring nations bask in the glow of economic…
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Continue reading →: Teetering on the Edge: South China Sea Disputes Threaten Global ConflictBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The specter of World War III looms over the South China Sea, a region where tensions between global superpowers China and the United States are nearing a breaking point. China’s impending enforcement of a law allowing the arrest of foreign nationals in waters it claims…
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Continue reading →: Echoes of Sovereignty: Marcos’ Speech and China’s Punitive ActionsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo In the shadowed halls of geopolitical strategy, a tense drama is unfolding in the waters of the West Philippine Sea. At its heart stands President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a leader resolute in defending his nation’s sovereignty against the encroachments of a formidable adversary. His recent…
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Continue reading →: The Great Lip Service: Diokno’s Crucial Role in Prosecuting Duterte’s KillingsBy Louis ‘Barok‘ C. Biraogo The haunting echoes of Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs continue to reverberate through the Philippine streets, a stark testament to the brutality inflicted under his regime. As the dust settles, the question lingers with increasing urgency: Why have no charges been filed against Duterte…
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